Gong Bao Jiu had just stepped out of the threshold of the inn on his front feet. Behind him, several mysterious black-clothed people appeared, their whole bodies shrouded in black robes and it was difficult to see their true faces, only a short old man who was slightly in front was not like them.

The old man was too short, and he could only just be at the same level as Gong Baojiu's chest, and his hair was snow-white and messy. He wore a sheepskin waistcoat and a pair of dusty torn trousers underneath, the legs of which were pulled up high, leaking out of his withered legs. Behind him, he carried a huge wine gourd, which looked a little unique.

In fact, the old man is not short, but he is really camel. It will make people look like they will be blown down by the wind in the next second.

Gong Baojiu didn't turn around after noticing it, but just habitually opened the iron fan in his hand and slowly fanned it, and said in a contemptuous tone: "Why are you here, didn't you say that you are not allowed to follow?"

"Mr. went out alone, the old slaves were really relieved, and now the situation is a little out of control. If something happens to the gentleman, I'll wait...... It's really hard to blame for waiting. The old man's voice was hoarse, like a frightened black crow in the mountains and forests.

"That's what Old Man Liu said, sir. If you want to go out, we don't dare to stop you, but if you don't let us follow and protect you, we will not obey ......" As soon as the old man's voice fell, one of the several people behind him stepped forward and interjected. Just by listening to the voice, you can know that this person must be a woman.

"Yes, sir. I hope Mr. will think twice. Then the others chimed in.

Gong Baojiu shook his head helplessly after hearing this, and glanced at a few people. There seems to be a compromise. He took out an iron fan and tapped it lightly on the head of the woman who had just spoken. Then he spoke.

"Dead girl, do you still have me in your eyes? That's it...... Follow along. It's just one thing, don't show up, don't meddle in what I'm going to do. If not, don't call me sir anymore. Gong Baojiu said to a few people with a little seriousness.

After hearing this, several people all took a step back and respectfully replied yes. Then Gong Baojiu waved his hand to a few people, signaling that they could leave. Several people gave up their hands, but they disappeared in an instant.

Gong Baojiu looked at the place where the few people disappeared and was stunned, and slowly left after a while.

Early the next morning, Hu Man'er got up to practice boxing, and there was another burst of fist intent, sweating profusely.

Today, Hu Man'er went to the horse market in Yangzhou and selected a few passable horses for them, after all, there is still a long way to go. You can't always walk on your legs, if so, you don't know that you have to walk to the Year of the Monkey. At home, Qing'er is still looking forward to her return as soon as possible. So after thinking about it, Hu Man'er decided to buy a few mounts in pain. First, it can speed up the walking, and secondly, it doesn't need to be so tired.

This busy work came and went, and the matter of catching the thief finally came to naught. Every time I think of the thousand taels of silver for the white flowers. It will make Hu Man'er's heart feel like a hot oil pain.

In fact, Hu Man'er didn't hate Gong Baojiu very much, but how could Hu Man'er be indifferent when the cooked duck flew away. It's just that you can't say it in the open. can only be secretly remembered on Gong Baojiu.

It is said that the weather in late autumn should be rainy, but at this time, there are strange snowflakes floating above Yangzhou. It's like a little poplar in spring.

Hu Man'er and the others straddled their horses and walked slowly on the official road to the north, but did not hurry. At this moment, I saw a little cold stars floating down from the sky, and they all looked up at the sky. Hu Man'er stretched out his hand to catch a piece of snow, and before he could take a closer look, he melted it in the palm of his hand.

Now the world is chaotic, and even this day is more abnormal than before.

Hu Man'er was a little melancholy, and just wanted to clamp the horse's belly and call everyone to go quickly, so as not to let the snow fall more and more and find the next foothold. Unexpectedly, there were suddenly a few vague calls behind him. Because it was too far away to hear clearly, it looked like a man was riding a horse from a distance.

When I got closer, I realized that it was none other than the unpopular thief yesterday.

Running in front of several people, Gong Baojiu hurriedly grabbed the reins of the horse in his hand and stopped steadily. Just by looking at the horse parked so steadily, it can be seen that Gong Baojiu is many times better than these horses of Hu Man'er.

Hu Man'er looked at this person who made him "love and hate". Gritted his teeth and said, "Hey, I said, you're not done." We don't care about the previous things, why are you still a fart. I can run into you everywhere I go. ”

"No, little brother...... No...... It's the Hu brothers. Don't get me wrong, I heard Miss Lu say that you are going to the north, no. Go north at the bottom. happened to be on the same road, and it was really a little lonely in the next person. It's good to walk together and have a companion to relieve boredom, isn't it, Miss Lu. As he spoke, he deliberately glanced at Lu Yanran.

Lu Yanran raised her head to look at him, and only turned her head away from him for a long time and didn't speak.

At this time, Hu Man'er took over the conversation and said impatiently: "Who is a brother with you, and whether you are cold or not has a fart relationship with us." We have something important to do here, and we can't afford to delay. Besides, we don't have the time to go kidnapping girls with you. After speaking, he deliberately glanced at Lu Yanran.

Lu Yanran's face was slightly red, and she glared at Hu Man'er fiercely.

Gong Baojiu touched the bridge of his nose with some embarrassment at this time and replied: "Brother Hu, there is a big misunderstanding. There is a reason for this, and I can't explain it in a sentence or two. I'll explain it to you again when I have a chance in the future, do you think it's okay? Of course, for the sake of apologies, all the entanglements needed in the next trip will be borne by Zaixia?"

Hearing that he was entangled, Hu Man'er's pupils instantly dilated a lot. If you look closer at this time, you will see that Hu Man'er's eyes are already full of copper plates.

Hu Man'er urged him to take a step forward, just put his arm around Gong Baojiu's shoulder, and said with a smile on his face: "Brother Tai, is this true?"

"Naturally, a gentleman is hard to chase after a horse. Gong Baojiu replied with a smile.

"Look, we don't know each other if we don't fight. I'm not in it for money, I just think that you are also a person of temperament, and you are in love with me. You might as well travel north together, and you can also have a good drink, right? Your name is ...... Palace...... What's coming from?" said Hu Man'er and patted Gong Baojiu twice on the shoulder.

"In the lower palace to protect nine, the palace of the palace, the protection of the protection, the nine days of the moon haha. Gong Baojiu reported his name again.

"Gong Bao Jiu? What does that mean?" Hu Man'er heard him sign up again, and only then did he remember what this person said yesterday and forgot about it. That's a little strange to ask.

"Because I had eight brothers in my family, but they died at a very young age. When I arrived, my father was Tujili, so he gave me the word Bao Jiu, which means to protect Lao Jiu. Who knew it really kept me alive. Gong Baojiu explained.

Listening to Gong Baojiu's explanation, Hu Man'er understood that he was seventy-seven-eighty-eight, just like when Mr. Private School gave him the word Man'er. Don't you also hope that you can be as strong as a brute ox, free of diseases and disasters? The old people in the world are like this, who doesn't want their children and grandchildren to live more blessings and live longer? Thinking of this, Hu Man'er became a little closer to Gong Baojiu from the bottom of his heart, and he was not as disgusted as he was at the beginning.

At this time, the snowflakes above the head seemed to be getting bigger and bigger, and the dark clouds in the sky were getting thicker and thicker. It's a bit intimidating at first glance. I'm afraid that if a few pieces fall, they will smash people to pieces.

Hu Man'er tightened the thin robe on his body. He said to everyone, "Let's hurry up." I shouldn't be able to catch up with the next city. Let's see if we can find a ruined temple that allows us to avoid this period of wind and snow. ”

Several people did not disagree, slammed the reins, and galloped all the way. Only flakes of snow remained, with strings of hoof prints.

Seriously, the wind and snow intensified. Fortunately, a few people were lucky, and they really ran into a cliff where they could live, and there was a stone cave dug by someone under the cliff. It should be a cave dug by an unknown eunuch nearby, who built a mausoleum for the lord of the house and quarried stones.

The cave itself is not small and can accommodate dozens of people. Several people entered it, dusted off the residual snow on their bodies, and each divided their labor to find some dry firewood and light it for warmth. When they have nothing to do, they meditate and practice separately.

But Lu Yanran and Gong Baojiu in the distance were chatting about something.

Hu Man'er opened one eye slightly and peeked at the two. The more I look at it, the more strange it becomes.

Then he smashed Zuo Liangqing beside him with his elbow, and Zuo Liangqing opened his eyes and looked at Hu Man'er suspiciously.

Hu Man'er covered her mouth and leaned close to Zuo Liangqing's ear, and said softly: "Is this girl taking a fancy to him?" ”

Zuo Liangqing frowned slightly, looked at the two of them with some puzzlement, and then looked at Hu Man'er. said disdainfully to Hu Man'er: "Mind your." ”